Exercise 8

Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1) When you saw Jack at the dance, what did he..........?

A) wear B) have on C) dress D) put on

2) My hands were so cold that I couldn't........... my coat buttons.

A) open B) remove C) put out D)undo

3) Those trousers are far too big. Why don't you have them............

A) taken in B) let out C) taken up D) let in

4) I don't think that purple shirt.......... with your yellow skirt.

A) suits B) fits C) goes D) wears

5) You look really silly! Your pullover is on............

A) upside down B) inside out C) round and round D) side by side

6) I went shopping today and bought a new winter............

A) costume B) outfit C) suit D) clothing

7) If I wear a long-sleeved shirt, I usually...... the sleeves.

A) put up B) take up C) roll up D) get up

8) You're too fat! You have definitely...... that roll necked jumper!

A) grown out of B) put away C) worn out D) tried on

9) That skirt is very short. Why don't you have it......?

A) left out B) set in C) let down D) taken round

10) If you work in a bank, you can't get away with wearing a(n) …… shirt.

A) long-sleeved B) short-sleeved C) starched D) open-necked

Exercise 9

Fill in the blanks with prepositions or adverbs.

Tom thrust his hands …… his pockets and began to whistle.

The young lady who entered the office was dressed …… black; later Jim learned that she was wearing mourning …… her father.

I must first take a bath and change …… fresh clothes.

Dark shades of brown become … her, they set … her white skin and auburn hair.

Dresses trimmed …… fur are …… vogue now.

The skirt is too short – it needs letting …….

Besides being … fashion, this coat is frayed... the hem and is no more fit..… wear.

Try …… this jacket, if it’s a little too long …… the waist, we’ll take it …….

One winter morning a stranger with his cap pulled …… his ears and the collar of his overcoat turned …… came to a country inn.

I was told by my dressmaker that brief jackets are …… general wear now.

These trousers are too long – they need taking …….

When she pulled …... the kid glove, it burst …… the seams.

The boy went with his mother to the tailor’s to be measured …… a suit, the first suit in his life.

Can this dress be let ……? It is too tight.

I like dressing …... for parties as I normally wear jeans.

16.You look hot in that coat. Why don't you take it.…..?